2010 Missouri State Auditor election

Susan Montee Democratic Tom Schweich Republican The 2010 Missouri State Auditor election took place on November 2, 2010.

Republican Ambassador Tom Schweich defeated incumbent Democratic State Auditor Susan Montee.

[3] Ambassador Tom Schweich joined the race in July, 2009, after having considered running for US Senator.

[4] In spite of Icet's support from most of the state legislators, Schweich was able to gain a fundraising advantage and bigger name endorsements.

[6] Montee argued that the state auditor should be a fiscal expert; she again pointed to the fact that she was a CPA, while Schweich was not.